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In memory of loved ones

Terry Zavitz

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ZAVITZ, Terrance Earl of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Debra (Honsinger) Zavitz (2016).  Dear father of Sandy Zavitz (Darin Wiley) of Aylmer, Tammy Zavitz (Sean Unwin) of St. Thomas and Heather Berke of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Robert,…

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Case Annen

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Annen, Case of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Valleyview Home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Jane(Krygsman) Annen. Dear father of John Annen(Robin), Judy Buis(Murray), Barb Hotke, Tim Annen(Julie) and Robert Annen(Jennifer). Brother of Joanne Paas(Steve) and Berni Annen(Becky) and brother-in-law of Marguerite Annen and Anne Tasker. He…

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Mary Jenken

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Mary Jenken (Nee: Watson) October 3, 1954 – July 31, 2023 Mary Jenken who loved her family, baked potatoes, Christmas bazaars, and wandering every aisle of the grocery store, passed away July 31, 2023, at the age of 68. Born October 3, 1954, in St. Thomas, Mary was the eighth child of Murray and Catharine…

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Rudy Garner

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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Rudy Garner of Tillsonburg, formerly of Straffordville at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of 47 years to Susan (nee Stanat).  Father to Michael and his wife Jessica (nee Smith) Garner.  Proud Papa to Elizabeth Smith and Stephen Garner. Survived by his brother Dan…

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Madge Esseltine

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Madge Elizabeth Esseltine (nee Evans) died peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, Ontario on July 23, 2023 in her 100th year.  Madge was born November 23, 1923 in Bristol, England, one of 8 children for Fred and Elizabeth Jane (Stephens) Evans. She started nursing training in London England but this was curtailed by bombing during the…

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Jack Brower

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Brower, Jack of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2023 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Barb Brower. Loving father of Jackie Brower, Teresa Blok and Bonnie Walter all of Goderich and step-father of Dean Bates(Michele) of London, Dann Bates(Michele) of London and Dave Bates(Susan) of Georgetown. Brother of Ruby Dykxhoorn(Jack),…

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Wayne Quick

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QUICK, Wayne Sidney passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at University Hospital, London.  Wayne was in his 73rd year. Dear brother of Don Quick of Woodstock, Larry and wife Jane of Walsingham, Murray and wife Margaret of Ingersoll, Sue Boyd of Simcoe and Scott and wife Denise…

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Monica Ann (Davies) Grant

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GRANT, Monica Ann (Davies) of Ingersoll, passed away at Ingersoll Hospital on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the age of 65.  Beloved wife of William Grant.  Loved mother of Christina, Tammy (Carl), Bill, David, and Daniel (Amber).  Cherished grandma of 19 grandchildren. Monica was born in Ontario on September 2, 1957, daughter of the late…

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Mark Toebast

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Toebast, Mark Adiel Theo (July 7, 1972 – July 18, 2023) It is with sadness, we the family wish to announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of our much-loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend, Mark Adiel Theo Toebast, a resident of Rolph St., Tillsonburg, passed away at VON Sakura House Hospice, Woodstock, on July 18th,…

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Henry Penner

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Henry Penner, of Aylmer passed away in Mexico City, Mexico on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude (Harder) Penner. Dear father of Henry (Nancy) Penner, Pete (Sarah) Penner, Jake (Martha) Penner, John (Tina) Penner, Trudy (Dave) Bergen, Susan (Joe) Blatz, Isaak (Eva) Penner, Willy (Helen) Penner, Lisa (Isaak) Dyck…

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Marlene Eleanor Empey

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April 20, 1936 – July 15, 2023 Surrounded by her earthly angels Marlene Eleanor Empey (Kunkel) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at Chartwell Aylmer Long Term Care. Marlene married the love of her life, the late Kenneth Russell Empey (August 1993) on November 20, 1954. Marlene is survived by her children Ken…

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Robert Hulst

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     Our hearts rejoice that on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Dad was reunited in glory with our mom, Corrie(2015) and our brother, Dan(2019), his parents, Andries and Antje, and his brothers John, Andy, and Fred.      Loved always by his two daughters, their husbands and children, and his great-grandchildren, Connie and Gord Sivyer…

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Isobel Frederick

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Frederick, Isobel of London and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Fox Hollow Retirement Residence on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Walter Frederick(2009). Much loved by her son John(Helen) and their children, Scott, Steven and Kathryn; daughter Nancy and her children, late David, Krista and Michael; son Peter(Sandra); son Bob(Marie-Claude) and…

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Andrew Moerman

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MOERMAN, “Andrew” (August 14, 1941 – July 11, 2023) It is with sadness, that we the Moerman family wish to announce the sudden, but peaceful, passing of our much-loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, “Andrew” Moerman, a resident of Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, on July 11th, 2023, in his 82nd…

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Elvinda Howe

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Howe, Elvinda of Extendicare, Port Stanley passed away at her residence peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 10, 2023 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Howe(2001). Dear mother of Brent Howe(Angela) of Aylmer and Shelley Phoenix(Barclay) of Greenbank. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Keaton, Jaelynn, Janelle. Dear sister…

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Gord Gracey

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Gracey, Gordon of Aylmer passed away at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn(White) Gracey (2022). Dear father of Dan Gracey(Torina) and Peter Gracey. Also survived by his two grandchildren, a great-grandson and a number of nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Barbara McPhee and John E. White(June).…

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Isaac Giesbrecht

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Giesbrecht, Isaac of Aylmer passed away after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side on Sunday, July 2, 2023, he was 54. Beloved husband of Susan(Wall) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Riley(James) and Cody. Son of Anna Giesbrecht and the late Isaak Giesbrecht(2023). Brother of Hoss Giesbrecht(Faye) and Anita Wiebe(Ken). Son-in-law of…

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Ernie Eeley

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Ernie Eeley, 79, of Komoka, Ontario passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. Ernie is survived by his wife Ann (Pyne) Eeley, children Scott (Jane) Eeley, Lon (Brenda) Eeley and Kelly (Josh) Rath, and grandchildren James, Krista, Mitchell and Mackenzie. A celebration of life will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 58 Beech…

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Jimmy Allen

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Allen, Jimmy of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Lynn (O’Shea) Grisenthwaite. Dear father of the late Michelle Boutilier(2011). Step-father of Steve Grisenthwaite(Victoria) and Kristen Grisenthwaite. Loving grandfather of Brett, Brennan, Brodie(Tara), Zack(Cassidy), Braydon(Taylor), Madi(Emily) and Kelsey. Dear brother of Ron Allen(Yvonne).  He will…

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Eric Jacobs

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Mr. Eric Jacobs, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, in Sarnia, at the age of 66. Eric was born in Simcoe, Ontario and is a son of Raymonde “Simone” Vandenbilcke and the late Andre Jacobs (1974). Stepson of the late Prosper Vandenbilcke (2016). Loving husband and…

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